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LC59 VMY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 VMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 125,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,022 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 117,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,590 miles

Nearside front Macpherson strut upper mounting/bearing has slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,748 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 101,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,661 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side & offside very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,188 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,445 miles

front tyres prematurely worn on inner edges. possible alignment issue

Fail 28 Nov 2017 66,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres prematurely worn on inner edges. possible alignment issue

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,142 miles

Coolant leak bleed nipple broken

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,732 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 37,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,159 miles

engine oil level on min

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bands

n/s/f tyre worn to wear bands just in spec

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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LC59 VMY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC59 VMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC59 VMY registered?

LC59 VMY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LC59 VMY safe to buy?

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